Tennyson SA

Postcode 5022 · Charles Sturt LGA

Tennyson is a small community in South Australia within the Charles Sturt local government area (postcode 5022). With a population of 1,137, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $107K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Tennyson is $1.6 million, having dropped significantly 25.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $732. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Charles Sturt LGA is below average at 2,902 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Tennyson offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.6M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 15.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -25.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.6M/$950K Above Median
Affordability15.3x Stretched
Price Momentum-25.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education9/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.6M
-25.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
1,137
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$2,061
Personal Income /wk$1032
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Charles Sturt LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,902
Total Incidents33
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
Data: 2025-Q4